Dichloroethyl ether |
Synonyms & Trade Names bis(2-Chloroethyl)ether; 2,2'-Dichlorodiethyl ether, 2,2'-Dichloroethyl ether |
CAS No. 111-44-4 |
RTECS No. KN0875000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1916 152 |
Formula(ClCH2CH2)2O |
Conversion 1 ppm = 5.85 mg/m3 |
IDLH Ca [100 ppm]
See: 111444 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 5 ppm (30 mg/m3) ST 10 ppm (60 mg/m3) [skin] See Appendix A
OSHA PEL†: TWA 15 ppm (90 mg/m3) [skin] |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1004;
OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a chlorinated solvent-like odor. |
MW: 143.0 |
BP: 352°F |
FRZ: -58°F |
Sol: 1% |
VP: 0.7 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 1.22 |
Fl.P: 131°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: 2.7% |
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| Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100°F and below 140°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers [Note: Decomposes in presence of moisture to form hydrochloric acid.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation nose, throat, respiratory system; lacrimation (discharge of tears); cough; nausea, vomiting; in animals: pulmonary edema; liver damage; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Eyes, respiratory system, liver |
Cancer Site[in animals: liver tumors] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0417 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0075 |
